The CCL Final 2026 had everything fans expected – big names, thrilling cricket and a riveting finish. The final saw both teams aboard at the same header and yet Karnataka Bulldozers secured their place in history with a dramatic victory over Bengal Tigers to accomplish an impressive treble of CCL titles. Once again Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) tournament re-emphasized itself as one of those most entertaining crossover sports-and-cinema-events in India by uniting actors from various film industries with their own highly competitive cricket format.
As for the 2026 edition, it was hosted from January 16 to February 1 in Madurai, Mysuru and Hyderabad. While Karnataka Bulldozers crushed Vels Chennai Kings in the semi-final, Bengal Tigers reached there after an exhilarating victory over Kerala Strikers. On Tuesday (October 3), in the title encounter, Karnataka kept their composure and also secured a third trophy overall after wins in 2013 and 2014.
What is CCL?
The Cricket Celebrity League is one of the prominent Indian cricket channels provided to movie stars from regional film industries to participate in their T20-style matches. The league was established in 2011, and it blends the glitz of cinema with the thrill of cricket.
CCL 2026 Teams
- Karnataka Bulldozers (Kannada film industry)
- Bengal Tigers (Bengali film industry)
- Vels Chennai Kings (Tamil film industry)
- Kerala Strikers (Malayalam film industry)
- Telugu Warriors
- Punjab De Sher
- Bhojpuri Dabanggs
- Mumbai Heroes
CCL Final 2026 Result
| Match | CCL Final 2026 |
| Winner | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| Runner-up | Bengal Tigers |
| Venue | Hyderabad |
| Tournament Dates | January 16 – February 1, 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
| Karnataka Titles | 3rd Title |
| Previous Titles | 2013, 2014 |
CCL Final 2026 Full Scorecard
Bengal Tigers Innings
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Joy Kumar Mukherjee | c Manjunath b Prathap Kuri | 54 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 122.73 |
| Uday Pratap | b Suneel Kumar | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Jammy Banerjee | lbw b Karthik Jayaram | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Jisshu Sengupta | run out (Sudeep) | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Rahul Mazumder | c Manjunath b Prathap Kuri | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Yusuf Chisti | b Karan Aryan | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Ratnadeep Ghosh | run out (Sudeep/Arjun) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aditya Roy Banerjee | c Karan A b Prathap Kuri | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indrashish Roy | b Suneel Kumar | 17 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 130.77 |
| Ananda Choudhuri | run out (Sudeep/Sagar) | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Sourav Das | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Total | 129 All Out | 20 Overs |
Karnataka Bulldozers Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Karthik Jayaram | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Suneel Kumar | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Chandan Kumar | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 |
| Sachin | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Prathap Kuri | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Karan Aryan | 4 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
Karnataka Bulldozers Innings
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Nirup Bhandari | lbw b Rahul Mazumder | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Rajeev Hanu | c Yusuf Chisti b Ratnadeep Ghosh | 69 | 37 | 14 | 1 | 186.49 |
| Darling Krishna Ganesh | c Jammy Banerjee b Ratnadeep Ghosh | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Karan Aryan | c Sourav Das b Ratnadeep Ghosh | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Karthik Jayaram | Not Out | 15 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 93.75 |
| Manjunath Gowda | Not Out | 20 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
Bengal Tigers Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Rahul Mazumder | 3.4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.82 |
| Jammy Banerjee | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Uday Pratap | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Ananda Choudhuri | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Ratnadeep Ghosh | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 |
| Joy Kumar Mukherjee | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Match Summary
| Team | Score |
| Bengal Tigers | 154/7 (20 Overs) |
| Karnataka Bulldozers | 158/6 (19.4 Overs) |
| Result | Karnataka Bulldozers won by 4 wickets |
Player of the Match
Karthik was the standout performer in the CCL Final 2026. The Showstopper After Karnataka had lost vital wickets at crucial times, his self-assured 58 (46) anchored the chase. Commanding the innings in any way he chose, he stuck to the Bulldozers’ form.
Road to the Final
Semi-Final 1
- Bengal Tigers defeated Kerala Strikers by 5 wickets.
Semi-Final 2
- Karnataka Bulldozers defeated Vels Chennai Kings by 3 wickets after chasing 161, with Karthik scoring a match-winning fifty.
Top Performers of CCL 2026
| Category | Player | Team |
| Most Valuable Player | Karthik | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| Highest Run Scorer (Final) | Jammy Banerjee | Bengal Tigers |
| Best Bowling Figures (Final) | Karthik / Chandan Kumar | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| Winning Captain | Kichcha Sudeep | Karnataka Bulldozers |
Karnataka Bulldozers Title History
| Year | Result |
| 2013 | Champions |
| 2014 | Champions |
| 2026 | Champions |
With this victory, Karnataka Bulldozers became one of the most successful teams in CCL history, trailing only Telugu Warriors in overall titles.
Why CCL Final 2026 Was Special
The CCL 2026 final highlighted the reason for proving that what makes Celebrity Cricket League so entertaining & popular:
- Actors displayed genuine cricketing skills.
- It was a close contest right until the last few overs.
- The fans got cleaned with an excellent mix of sports and entertainment.
- Kichcha Sudeep led from the front to make a stunning return and clinch the title.
Kannada cinema stars celebrate at the top again; atmosphere was lit in Hyderabad
CCL 2026 Points Table
| Rank | Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | N/R | Pts | Net RR |
| 1 | Karnataka Bulldozers (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2977 |
| 2 | Bengal Tigers (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.416 |
| 3 | Kerala Strikers (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.0801 |
| 4 | Vels Chennai Kings (Q) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.8909 |
| 5 | Punjab De Sher (E) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.0529 |
| 6 | Telugu Warriors (E) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.2318 |
| 7 | Bhojpuri Dabanggs (E) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.0765 |
| 8 | Mumbai Heroes (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.3356 |
Where to Watch CCL Matches
- JioHotstar
- Official CCL Website
- Celebrity Cricket League YouTube Channel
CCL Winner List 2011 to 2026
| Year | Winner Teams | Runner-Up |
| 2011 | Chennai Rhinos | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| 2012 | Chennai Rhinos | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| 2013 | Karnataka Bulldozers | Telugu Warriors |
| 2014 | Karnataka Bulldozers | Kerala Strikers |
| 2015 | Telugu Warriors | Chennai Rhinos |
| 2016 | Telugu Warriors | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| 2017 | Telugu Warriors | Kerala Strikers |
| 2019 | Mumbai Heroes | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| 2023 | Telugu Warriors | Bhojpuri Dabbangs |
| 2024 | Bengal Tigers | Karnataka Bulldozers |
| 2025 | Punjab De Sher | Chennai Rhinos |
| 2026 | Karnataka Bulldozers | Bengal Tigers |
Final Thoughts
Karnataka Bulldozers crowned champions in a great contest What a match it turned out to be, the CCL Final 2026. With a third CCL title, Kichcha Sudeep’s side ended its unrivalled campaign by adding the scalp of Bengal Tigers. Full match short summary: From Jammy Banerjee’s fighting fifty to Karthik’s match-winning innings, it had the right elements of a classic final
Fans can Trained for the Full CCL Final 2026 Scorecard, this game holds as one of the most sensational CCL history Championship games played in Celebrity Cricket League history.
FAQs About CCL Final 2026
Who won the CCL Final 2026?
Karnataka Bulldozers defeated Bengal Tigers to win the Celebrity Cricket League 2026.
Who was the Player of the Match in CCL Final 2026?
Karthik of Karnataka Bulldozers was the standout performer with a match-winning fifty.
How many CCL titles have Karnataka Bulldozers won?
They have won three titles: 2013, 2014, and 2026.
Where can I watch CCL 2026 highlights?
Highlights and replays are available on JioHotstar and the official CCL YouTube channel.
What is CCL in cricket?
CCL stands for Celebrity Cricket League, a T20 tournament featuring actors from Indian film industries.
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